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Ghalta and Mavren
Price tag $2.78

Legendary CreatureDinosaur Vampire

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1039 Current Rank
#1313 Last Week
#897 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ghalta and Mavren.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ghalta and Mavren decks.

Spider-Rex, Daring Dino Spider-Rex, Daring Dino
+2% Synergy $0.06
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
+1% Synergy $0.27
Suki, Kyoshi Warrior Suki, Kyoshi Warrior
+1% Synergy $2.52
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Silk, Web Weaver Silk, Web Weaver
-1% Synergy $0.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ghalta and Mavren's abilities and overall game plan.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+55% Synergy $0.92
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+37% Synergy $0.85
Ancient Imperiosaur Ancient Imperiosaur
+37% Synergy $0.24
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+33% Synergy $2.76
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+31% Synergy $0.27
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+28% Synergy $0.19
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $31.18
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+27% Synergy $0.92
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+27% Synergy $23.21
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ghalta and Mavren decks.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $1.82
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.61
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+16% Synergy $7.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.14
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.84
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $0.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $36.64
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $993.06
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $22.31
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.09
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $21.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ghalta and Mavren's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+25% Synergy $0.80
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+25% Synergy $17.74
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+23% Synergy $6.87
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+23% Synergy $7.82
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+22% Synergy $0.42
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+21% Synergy $0.34
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+21% Synergy $0.27
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+20% Synergy $0.14
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+19% Synergy $4.18
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+19% Synergy $5.60
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+18% Synergy $6.91
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+18% Synergy $0.16
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $2.85
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+16% Synergy $3.66
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+15% Synergy $12.18
Wayfaring Temple Wayfaring Temple
+15% Synergy $0.16
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+15% Synergy $0.08
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+14% Synergy $0.61
Goring Ceratops Goring Ceratops
+14% Synergy $0.86
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.41
Kinjalli's Caller Kinjalli's Caller
+13% Synergy $0.22
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.25
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+12% Synergy $0.46
Bess, Soul Nourisher Bess, Soul Nourisher
+12% Synergy $0.32
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
+12% Synergy $0.11
Knight of the Stampede Knight of the Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.21
Wakening Sun's Avatar Wakening Sun's Avatar
+12% Synergy $0.26
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+11% Synergy $0.70
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+11% Synergy $5.80
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+11% Synergy $25.85
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+10% Synergy $0.17
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+9% Synergy $0.26
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+9% Synergy $2.11
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+9% Synergy $12.33
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+8% Synergy $0.30
Burrowguard Mentor Burrowguard Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.06
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+8% Synergy $0.95
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $10.33
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.00
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $11.72
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+6% Synergy $3.32
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.66
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $1.10
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+5% Synergy $0.18
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+4% Synergy $3.55
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $16.04
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $1.00
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-2% Synergy $2.99
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-14% Synergy $1.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ghalta and Mavren safe.

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+25% Synergy $0.33
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+21% Synergy $1.60
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+18% Synergy $1.00
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+13% Synergy $2.09
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+10% Synergy $0.23
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $3.86
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.28
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $1.54
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy $2.52
Ram Through Ram Through
+5% Synergy $0.34
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $8.91
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+4% Synergy $0.47
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.21
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+3% Synergy $0.83
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.68
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.98
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.76
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $6.87
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.80
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $10.98
Fog Fog
0% Synergy $0.42
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.40
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.61
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.87
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.43
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $9.98

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ghalta and Mavren's game plan and control the board.

Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+22% Synergy $1.33
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+17% Synergy $1.48
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+16% Synergy $0.72
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.95
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+11% Synergy $2.92
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.81
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $4.95
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+9% Synergy $16.86
Migration Path Migration Path
+9% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.96
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+8% Synergy $0.52
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+7% Synergy $0.99
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.19
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $1.38
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $0.76
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.09
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+5% Synergy $0.99
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+5% Synergy $15.84
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+5% Synergy $0.82
Commune with Dinosaurs Commune with Dinosaurs
+5% Synergy $0.10
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+4% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.25
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+4% Synergy $1.59
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.52
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+3% Synergy $0.40
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $24.09
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.93
Overrun Overrun
+1% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+15% Synergy $5.42
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $3.92
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+10% Synergy $4.87
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $9.98
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+6% Synergy $3.00
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.34
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+5% Synergy $0.45
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $64.11
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.34
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+3% Synergy $2.01
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $27.67
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
0% Synergy $5.02
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-3% Synergy $6.68

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ghalta and Mavren's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+24% Synergy $28.38
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+22% Synergy $2.20
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+21% Synergy $42.89
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $26.45
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+14% Synergy $9.32
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+12% Synergy $0.49
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+11% Synergy $4.33
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+10% Synergy $6.31
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+10% Synergy $0.66
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+9% Synergy $4.09
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+7% Synergy $7.94
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+7% Synergy $0.91
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+6% Synergy $5.70
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+6% Synergy $1.08
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $6.12
Greater Good Greater Good
+5% Synergy $4.21
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+4% Synergy $4.47
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $2.78
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $2.23
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.19
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.01
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+3% Synergy $0.24
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $2.03
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+2% Synergy $2.71
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.50
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+1% Synergy $1.15
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+1% Synergy $18.62
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $6.55
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $25.58
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.28
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-11% Synergy $0.18
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-11% Synergy $0.97

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ghalta and Mavren to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Huatli, Radiant Champion Huatli, Radiant Champion
+14% Synergy $2.22
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+13% Synergy $29.42
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+7% Synergy $1.56
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.13
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+8% Synergy $15.56
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.15
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $4.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.99
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.95
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $6.83
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.21
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+1% Synergy $0.10
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-1% Synergy $8.76
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $4.06
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $17.82
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $7.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $32.95

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.46
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.45
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.04
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ghalta and Mavren decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+7% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.18
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+5% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.14
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+3% Synergy $0.06
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+3% Synergy $0.09
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.32
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.16
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.48
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
0% Synergy $0.27
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.81
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.33
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-2% Synergy $0.23
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.15
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $2.26
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-2% Synergy $0.11
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-2% Synergy $6.71
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-3% Synergy $2.47
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-3% Synergy $0.18
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-3% Synergy $13.99
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $12.92
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-5% Synergy $4.48
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.28
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-5% Synergy $3.74
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-7% Synergy $0.44
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-7% Synergy $12.07
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.11
Brushland Brushland
-9% Synergy $0.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $8.50

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